Podcasts about Yesika Salgado

American poet

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Best podcasts about Yesika Salgado

Latest podcast episodes about Yesika Salgado

The Dough
The Cost of Self-Love with Yesika Salgado

The Dough

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 41:11


Roses are red, violets are blue, let me put you on someone whose palabras make you feel true. Yesika Salgado is a Salvadorian poet and the author of Corazón, Tesoro and Hermosa. Her work carries the kind of power that can change perspectives, break barriers, and make you feel like you aren’t alone in your struggles. Plus she’s relatable af (take that, Edgar Allen Poe). In this episode, we talk about her long, messy journey with self-love, speaking to the hearts of a new generation, and turning poems to paychecks. Plus, catfishing stories that led to her embracing her truest self. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. You can keep up with Yesika @yesikastarr on Instagram. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joy with Sophia Apostol
Fat Girls Get To Fall In Love -- Crystal Maldonado

Fat Joy with Sophia Apostol

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 63:52


Please go to Firefly Creative Writing to see if any of our cozy writing workshops are for you. The Fall schedule will be on the website for July 11th. For $50 off, use code: FATJOYCrystal Maldonado (she/her) is a young adult author with a lot of feelings that she's channeled into romcoms for fat, brown girls. She shares what it was like to write the stories she wished she'd had when she was growing up, the gatekeeping she had to overcome to get published, and her ‘glimmers' writing practice that connects her to joy each day. Crystal has written several books, including The Fall of Whit Rivera, which People Magazine called a “pumpkin-spice-latte-flavored treat”; Fat Chance, Charlie Vega, which was a New England Book Award winner, a Cosmopolitan Best New Book, and a Kirkus Best YA Fiction of 2021; and No Filter and Other Lies, which was named a POPSUGAR and Seventeen Best New YA. Her middle grade debut, Camp Sylvania: Moon Madness—a paranormal summer camp story featuring two fat besties, co-written with #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy—releases in spring 2024.Please connect with through her website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and tiktok. This episode's poem is called “My friends got married today…” by Yesika Salgado.Connect with Fat Joy on the website, Instagram, subscribe to the Fat Joy newsletter, and watch full video episodes on YouTube. Want to share some fattie love? Please rate this podcast and give it a joyful review. Our thanks to Chris Jones and AR Media for keeping this podcast looking and sounding joyful.

Stars and Stars with Isa
Yesika Salgado: Cancer Sun, Taurus Moon, Sagittarius Rising

Stars and Stars with Isa

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 40:09


Poet and writer Yesika Salgado is a two-time National Poetry Slam finalist and the recipient of the 2020 International Latino Book Award in Poetry. Informed by her Salvadoran roots and her love for Los Angeles, Yesika explores yearning: a longing for lovers, home, big dreams. She is the author of the best-sellers Corazón, Tesoro, and Hermosa, and her works have been featured in the New York Times, LA Times, Teen Vogue, HBO and many more. Isa Nakazawa sits down with Yesika as they discuss how her Cancer stellium shows up in her radical honesty, a rare mix of self-compassion and realness towards the many versions of herself she has shed and transformed.

Ringer Dish
‘Love Is Blind' Season 6 | What About Your Friends?

Ringer Dish

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 51:00


Erika is joined by poet Yesika Salgado to talk about the many friendship story lines in ‘Love Is Blind' Season 6, including AD and Amber being girl's girls about Matthew, AD defending Laura to Sarah Ann, and so much more. Host: Erika Ramirez Guest: Yesika Salgado Producer: Sasha Ashall Theme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Radio Cachimbona
The Aftermath of Migration

Radio Cachimbona

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 39:55


Yvette Borja interviews LA-based Salvi poet Yesika Salgado. They discuss how Yesika is writing into the silences of Salvadoran diaspora culture and history; Yesika shares her journey to becoming a published poet and the tensions around writing about a motherland steeped with historical trauma. To support the podcast, get first access to episodes like these, and exclusive access to the #litreview Cachimbona book club where I discuss timely texts with other women of color, become a patron monthly subscriber: https://patreon.com/radiocachimbona?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFollow @RadioCachimbona on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookFollow Yesika Salgado @yesikastarr on Instagram and Twitter

Tamarindo
Poet Yesika Salgado on Community and Spirituality in Writing

Tamarindo

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 65:25


On this episode we are joined by Yesika Salgado, a Los Angeles based Salvadoran poet who writes about her family, her culture, her city, and her fat body.  We talk about the importance of community spaces of all kinds, why she rides so hard for her native L.A, and deep dive into creative expression - from breaking through blocks to the spirituality behind it all.  Salgado is a two time National Poetry Slam finalist and the recipient of the 2020 International Latino Book Award in Poetry.Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Univision, CNN, NPR, and many other platforms. She is an internationally recognized body-positive advocate, writer of the column Suelta for Remezcla and contributor to refinery29's Latine platform Somos.  Yesika is the author of the best-sellers Corazón, Tesoro, and Hermosa, published with Not a Cult. During the episode we mention Compton Community Garden and Plant Chica, two BIPOC community spaces that are facing displacement in the LA area. We invite you to check them out and donate.   We also highlight another longtime L.A community space  Da Poetry Lounge and founder Shihan Van Klief.  Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-care. Join us as we delve into discussions on identity, politics, representation, and life!  Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Josie Melendez and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast  Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228   Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties
If You're Not Going To Stay, Make Room For Someone Who Will – An Interview with Yesika Salgado

Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 59:05


Yesika Salgado is a Los Angeles-based Salvadoran poet who writes about her family, culture, city, and fat body. She is a leading voice in poetry, both in performance and social media. She has garnered a large online following across multiple social media platforms through her poetry and her determination to make poetry accessible to everyone in everyday scenarios. The conversation covers the wild things men say on dating apps, when their best still doesn't meet your needs, the fear of being vulnerable, and the dangers of turning men into poetry. Join us on Patreon! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Take yourself out to dinner and a movie Just Break Up is a production of Du Vide Media. Make sure to check out all of our amazing shows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feel Everything
"Y Volveré (I'll Return)" with Yesika Salgado

Feel Everything

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 63:49


The way a song makes you feel is largely influenced by the adventure you had in discovering it or rather, in it discovering you. For some, the adventure looked like landing on a radio dial at the perfect time. For Los Angeles-based Salvadoran Poet, Yesika Salgado, with this particular song, it looked like witnessing a song create a safe space for her father to cry. It looked like realizing how music speaks to the purity of the heart. As a two time National Poetry Slam finalist and the recipient of the 2020 International Latino Book Award in Poetry, this conversation with our guest, Yesika, is undoubtedly poetic.Follow Yesika on InstagramExplore Yesika's workListen to Yesika's lyric of choicePod Handles of the Week:@nandi_bushell@drdre4000@drewdandreaThank you for listening and feeling everything with us! Join us for new episodes every Tuesday. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it! Let's feel everything - together.Visit the podcast websiteFollow us on InstagramCheck out WORD Creative

Go Fact Yourself
Ep. 111: Drew Carey & Yesika Salgado

Go Fact Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 71:18


It's time to have the time of your life on a brand new live-audience episode of Go Fact Yourself!Drew Carey is no stranger to the world of game shows. In 2007 he became Bob Barkers' successor as host of “The Price is Right.” He'll tell us the special advice Bob gave him when he took over, and explain why he doesn't expect to match the 50-year tenure of his predecessor. You can also hear Drew's “Friday Night Freakout” weekly on Stevie Van Zandt's Sirius XM channel “Little Steven's Underground Garage.”Yesika Salgado is a poet and activist, whose work has been featured in many publications. She also has a strong presence on social media. She'll explain why she refers to her fans as “mangos” instead of “followers.” Plus, she'll tell us about the secret science (and lack thereof) behind slam poetry.This episode was produced in conjunction with KPCC and recorded live at the Crawford Family Forum in Pasadena.Our guests will compete to answer trivia about dirty dancing to garage rock.What's the Difference: Home plateWhat's the difference between ceramic plates and porcelain plates?What's the difference between a “plate appearance” and an “at-bat” in baseball?Areas of Expertise:Drew: The movie The Producers, garage band rock, and Cleveland.Yesika: The movie Dirty Dancing, the show “Sex in the City,” and Catholocism.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongDrew CareyYesika SalgadoWith guest experts:Miranda Garrison, starred as Mrs. Pressman and worked as an assistant choreographer on Dirty Dancing.Don Caverhill, rock musician, composer and producer – and original member of The Kingsmen.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live show in LA by YOU!

Latino USA
Love and Lust With Yesika Salgado

Latino USA

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 27:15


We're still on summer break so we are sharing an interview from our archives with poet Yesika Salgado. She heads with Maria Hinojosa to the Hunts Point Produce Market, the largest wholesale produce market in the world, to try to identify the sexiest, most romantic fruit. Then they sit down to talk about relationships, lust, and Salgado's book, “Hermosa.” This episode first aired on February 14, 2020.

Go Fact Yourself
Ep. 109.5: Announcements! Upcoming live shows in Pasadena and Las Vegas

Go Fact Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 1:39


No new episode this week, but here's a reminder of our upcoming live shows:August 14th in Pasadena: It's Drew Carey vs. Yesika Salgado.August 21st in Las Vegas: James Holzhauer vs Victoria Groce and Brandon Blackwell vs Amy SchneiderGet info and tickets at gofactyourpod.com/liveshows        (If anyone asks the Secret Number is 12.)

Agujas en el Pajar
Yesika Salgado: Poeta y Activista Gorda

Agujas en el Pajar

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 31:38


En esta conversación con Sergio Alcocer, nuestra invitada habla sobre esconderse de los demás y posteriormente aceptarse, sobre la importancia de sus uñas largas y la ropa llamativa. Su poesía y sobre todo la forma única en la que la interpreta. Hay mucho trabajo y una gran historia detrás de Yesika Salgado. Escuchen y seguro que ustedes también se convertirán en fans.https://agujasenelpajar.com  https://www.yesikasalgado.com/IG @Yesikastarr https://n9.cl/bwd65Compra sus libros: https://yesika-salgado-poetry.sellfy.store/https://notacult.media/books/p/corazonAgujas en el Pajar. El podcast que busca y encuentra la creatividad Latina en Estados Unidos.

SoundProof Creatives
Ep 13: Yesika Salgado

SoundProof Creatives

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 40:56


Soundproof Creatives Podcast is a biweekly discussion hosted by Angela Lawrence, a spoken word artist, writer, and radio personality, talking about creative beginnings, navigating through challenges, and breaking barriers. This podcast is a conversation starter and leads the listener to begin their artistic journey.This week we talked with Yesika Salgado, a Los Angeles based Salvadoran poet who writes about her family, her culture, her city, and her fat brown body. Salgado is a two time National Poetry Slam finalist and the recipient of the 2020 International Latino Book Award in Poetry. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Univision, CNN, NPR, and many other platforms. She is an internationally recognized body-positive activist and the writer of the column Suelta for Remezcla. Yesika is the author of the best-sellers Corazón, Tesoro, and Hermosa, published with Not a Cult.Angela and Yesika talk about writing as a way to make sense of your story, how all success looks different, and what it's like learning to believe in your work and ultimately believe in yourself.

The Bye Felipe Podcast
Dating as a Poet and Fat Activist with Yesika Salgado

The Bye Felipe Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 84:28


Yesika Salgado talks about what it's like when men send her their bad poetry, why she doesn't date white men, and her experiences dating in LA as a fat woman. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @YesikaStarr and find her books, Corazón, Tesoro, and Hermosa, wherever books are sold.To hear bonus episodes each week, subscribe to the Patreon at Patreon.com/byefelipepod at the "Emotionally Available" Tier ($5).

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However, I Wish You Luck: A
A Hole in my Heart that Pledge Can't Fill

However, I Wish You Luck: A "Community" Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 43:47


Hips and Better reexamine Emily Dickinson as a person and occasionally discuss episode 16 of the NBC sitcom Community, titled "Communication Studies." Poems from Yesika Salgado's collection Hermosa Read Dickinson's poetry at Poets.org Listen to the History Chicks podcast about Emily Dickinson

L.A. TACO LIVE: The Podcast
L.A. TACO LIVE: The Podcast Episode 1: Yesika Salgado & Jesus Trejo

L.A. TACO LIVE: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 94:28


On this week's episode, Laura is joined by poet, author and online personality Yesika Salgado. Get to know Yesika in this unfiltered conversation about love, writing and Latinidad. We are also joined by comedian Jesus Trejo. We talk about growing up in Long Beach, and his parents' reaction to him becoming a stand up comic. Plus, things get interesting when Laura asks Jesus something no one has ever asked him: is the Comedy Store haunted? Don't miss Jesus' hilarious story about when he was visited by a ghost on stage!! Plus, Laura and Memo say goodbye to former L.A. TACO food writer Cesar Hernandez as he makes his way up north as a restaurant critic for the San Francisco Chronicle. And we chat with L.A. TACO reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray about his new documentary he's working on with William G. from Film the Police LA. Social Handles: @hungryineastlos @lataco @Yesikastarr @Jesustrejo1 @el_tragon_de_los_angeles @fukufoodz @shoton35mm

The Spirits in Poetry - A Spiritual Podcast
Beginnings, Middles, & Endings

The Spirits in Poetry - A Spiritual Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 15:39


This episode is focused on the creation of a poem by analyzing the ways to begin and end a poem while also analyzing strategies to create a strong middle connection between the two. This episode analyzes the poems, "Motherhood" by Yesika Salgado and "Ode to Cheese Fries" by José Olivarez in order to understand the methods of creating a poem from start to finish. New episodes will drop every other Sunday!Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thespiritsinpoetryAnd if you are interested in supporting the upkeep of the show you can donate via PayPal or Cashapp to @JorgeQ18https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jorgeq18Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/jorgeq18)

The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 65, with Natalie Lima, Master Essayist and Chronicler of the Universal and the Personal

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 63:57


          On Episode 65 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete has the pleasure to speak with Natalie Lima. The two discuss Natalie's childhood, her relationship to language and the always-welcoming library, A Separate Peace, Song of Solomon, We the Animals, and other chill-inducing literature, the writers who have inspired her, and the inspirations behind some of her most well-known works.   Show Notes and Links to Natalie Lima's Work   Natalie Lima's Personal Website    For a Good Time, Call,” essay for Guernica, September 2020   “Snowbound,” essay for Brevity, September 2019   “Men Paid Me To Eat,” fiction for The Offing, June 2019   “Fly”-Fiction from Paper Darts, May 2017 Talking Points/Authors/Books Mentioned and Allusions Referenced During the Episode:   At about 2:35, Natalie talks about influences growing up, including her experience speaking Spanish and her ideas of “home”   At about 4:50, Natalie talks about her relationship with the written word growing up and into adolescence, including her love of the public library    At about 6:50, Natalie discusses the pivotal high school reading years, including a favorite of Pete and Natalie's, A Separate Peace by John Knowles   At about 10:40, Pete asks Natalie if she saw herself and her various cultures/subcultures in what she read growing up    At about 12:45, Natalie describes a few of her favorite books, including Cisneros' The House on Mango Street and White Oleander by Janet Fitch   At about 13:35, Natalie outlines Song of Solomon and Toni Morrison's impression on Natalie   At about 15:25, Natalie talks about contemporary writers who continue to thrill her, including Roxane Gay and her Bad Feminist and Justin Torres and his We the Animals, Myriam Gurba, Jhumpa Lahiri, T Kira Madden, Esmé Weijun Wang, Michelle Tea, Lindy West, Samantha Irby, and Jaquira Diaz   At about 20:10, Natalie details the moment(s) that made her believe in her ability to write professionally and successfully, including how Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird and Julia Cameron's The Right to Write helped her rekindle her writing passion and how her professor Colette Sartor gave feedback that energized Natalie   At about 28:35, Natalie discusses her target audience(s) and the success and how she was surprised how many people were moved by “Fat Girl Cries Herself to Sleep”    At about 30:45, Natalie talks about sharing personal information in her writing, as well as how certain works of her have affected her and her readers   At about 34:35, Natalie discusses “For a Good Time, Call,” her powerful essay about the “party line” and the essay's many layers; Pete and Natalie make connections to teenage chaos/malaise and to an NPR article about avatars and Walter Thompson Hernández and Yesika Salgado on California Love   At about 42:35, Natalie discusses the background and events and writing of “Snowbound” from Brevity Magazine and the event where college dorm gossip upset Natalie    At about 49:25, Natalie discusses her fiction piece, “Men Paid Me to Eat” and its inspiration, including its genesis with a class writing prompt   At about 53:10, Natalie reads from “Snowbound” and  “For a Good Time, Call”   At about 58:40, Natalie outlines her upcoming projects     You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Spotify and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this episode and other episodes on The Chills at Will Podcast YouTube Channel. Please like, subscribe, and share while you're there. This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. Be sure to check out the next episode on July 13 with poet extraordinaire Gabrielle Bates. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.

Local Fruit
BLUEBERRY

Local Fruit

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 79:01


So what is motherhood beside someone telling you they had a premonition in a dream that you shouldn't go out dancing this weekend and you consider not going because it sounds like- really serious. This week the Local Fruit chat to you about motherhood. We share the wax and wane of our relationships to our mothers, what makes us feel nurtured, and what gifts we hope to extend to our mothers within their lifetime. We leave you with the poem Amor eterno by Yesika Salgado. appetizerz: Latinxparenting 4 x Beyonce Sheena is a Punk Rocker x The Ramones the feast: noodz PCOS body liberation #blackmaternalhealth & #maternalmentalhealth are very active tags on different social media platforms. England Smith / @the_england_smith @bassonthefloor + @ayy.punk on Instagram Ongoing Playlist after party: Kehlani wants to get you pregnant Brown Babies x Rocky Rivera vasos vacios x Los Fabulosos Cadillacs Someday I'll Love Ocean Vuong --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-fruit/message

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The PEN Pod
Love Letters Across Los Angeles; Plus, Tough Questions on Protest Rights, Iran, and Local News

The PEN Pod

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 30:14


On this week's edition of The PEN Pod, Leila Hamidi, Jerry Quickly, and Yesika Salgado discuss "Love Letters in Light," a scrolling display of short love letters across the front of Los Angeles libraries. Then, PEN America's CEO Suzanne Nossel talks about the crackdown on protest rights, human rights in Iran, and the ongoing local news crisis. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/penamerica/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/penamerica/support

Latino USA
Yesika Salgado On Love, Lust, And Being A Hopeless Romantic

Latino USA

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 27:22


Yesika Salgado grew up in Los Angeles in a Salvadoran family, and she calls herself a fat, fly poet—her most recent book of poems is titled "Hermosa." Yesika and Maria start this episode with a trip to the world’s largest wholesale produce market, where they go on a quest to find the sexiest fruit. Then, they sit down to talk about how love has changed Yesika’s relationship with her body and how her literary success has shaped what she wants out of love.

Anything For Selena
2. Selena y Abraham (ESPAÑOL)

Anything For Selena

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 37:28


Episodio 2. María sabe que para entender verdaderamente a Selena no solo como un ícono, sino también como persona, necesita ir a Corpus Christi. Su búsqueda la lleva hasta Abraham Quintanilla, el padre de Selena. En este episodio, María repasa el legado complicado de Abraham y conversa con la autora Yesika Salgado, con quien reflexiona sobre la relación padre e hija en las familias latinas.

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Words and Sh*t
W&S: Yesika Salgado

Words and Sh*t

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 79:14


Yesika Salgado is a Los Angeles based Salvadoran poet who writes about her family, her culture, her city, and her fat brown body. She has shared her work in venues and campuses throughout the country. Salgado is a two time National Poetry Slam finalist and the recipient of the 2020 International Latino Book Award in Poetry. Her work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Univision, CNN, NPR, TEDx, and many digital platforms. She is an internationally recognized body-positive activist and the writer of the column Suelta for Remezcla. Yesika is the author of the best-sellers Corazón, Tesoro, and Hermosa, published with Not a Cult.

Spanish Aquí Presents
Teaching the Mountain How To Kneel (w/ Yesika Salgado)

Spanish Aquí Presents

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 47:38


Los Angeles based poet Yesika Salgado (Corazón, Tesoro, Hermosa, @yesikastarr) joins the SAP crew to talk about how Cafe Tropical was integral to a lot of her writing, poetry being performance, her books now being taught in school, almost finding her pandemic papi, and catfishing in the past.   Follow The SAP Crew on instagram! @spanishaquipresents @raizalicea @ofcourseitscarlos @ozzymo @thetonyrodrig   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

unEntitled
Author Yesika Salgado Talks Writing Inspiration And Shares Never Before Told Story

unEntitled

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 59:42


Author Yesika Salgado talks where she gets her writing inspiration, past moments that have shaped her career, and shares a never before told story.

Latino USA
Yesika Salgado On Love, Lust, And Being A Hopeless Romantic

Latino USA

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 27:36


This Valentine's Day, Maria Hinojosa and Yesika Salgado talk about love, lust, and being a hopeless romantic. Yesika grew up in Los Angeles in a Salvadoran family, and she calls herself a fat, fly poet—her most recent book of poems "Hermosa" came out last fall. Yesika and Maria start this episode with a trip to the world's largest wholesale produce market, where they go on a quest to find the sexiest fruit. Then, they sit down to talk about how love has changed Yesika's relationship with her body and how her literary success has shaped what she wants out of love.

De Colores Radio
DeCoCo-TAZO(with Yesika Salgado)

De Colores Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 91:17


Surprise, enjoy this DeCoCo-TAZO featuring Yesika Salgado from the conversation Eva had with her recently during her visit at the Texas Theatre. They discuss her career, family, dating, and more. Make sure to check out Yesika's newest work, Hermosa, which you can purchase through notacult.media or a bookstore near you!

Skylight Books Author Reading Series
Aziza Barnes, "THE BLIND PIG" w/ Yesika Salgado

Skylight Books Author Reading Series

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 50:27


the blind pig is an afro surrealist excavation of a gender queer blk millennial’s formal introduction to their ancestral point of Mecca and No Return; the American South. In essayistic prose, this book weaves and unbraids the synapses of a blk American falling in and out of time. Author Aziza Barnes is in conversation with Yesika Salgado, a Los Angeles based Salvadoran poet who writes about her family, her culture, her city, and her brown body.

Skylight Books Author Reading Series
Yesika Salgado, "HERMOSA"

Skylight Books Author Reading Series

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 58:23


Hermosa is the path to becoming one's own home. A thread pulled when Yesika Salgado thinks about who she is and who she has been. Beyond the survival, grief, and fight, Hermosa lives in the small moments hidden beneath it all. A journey of firsts, of mistakes, of celebrations, of the love, the crush, the disaster, the rebuilding, and the never-ending cycle of growth.

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Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]
Capítulo 070: The Making of Hermosa with Yesika Salgado

Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 74:41


Welcome back to Locatora Radio, locamores! On this episode we discuss our summer happenings, upcoming show with the LA Public Library (ft. San Cha and Chrisol), and weird things white women did this week. For the second half, we interview Fat Fly Brown Poet, Yesika Salgado to discuss her third book, Hermosa. She discusses the making of Hermosa, writing about LA, dating, & more. To purchase Yesika Salgado's anticipate release: https://www.notacult.media/books/hermosa To RSVP for Sin musica no hay paraiso: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-made-locatora-radio-presentsan-evening-of-music-and-conversation-tickets-66257099769

Café con Chisme
Cukis + Mangos + Tesoro (ft. Yesika Salgado)

Café con Chisme

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 61:12


We kick off Season 3 with Mama Mango herself, poet Yesika Salgado! This chisme is all about sexual liberation, cukis, the Mango Mafia, and her new book, Tesoro. Also, Feliz Cumpleanños to our favorite Capricorn, Yaz!!!

Skylight Books Author Reading Series
Yesika Salgado, "TESORO"

Skylight Books Author Reading Series

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 60:52


Tesoro is a story of family, survival, and the formative power of the women in Yesika Salgado’s life. It is a telling of the balance between love and perseverance. Tesoro is an unearthing of the sacred connections that make a person whole; the treasure we forever keep with us when we learn from those we love, when we mourn those we’ve lost, and what grows in between.

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Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]
Capítulo 048: LA's Tesoro, Yesika Salgado

Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 57:55


This time on Locatora Radio, we interview LA poet and Salvadoran mami, Yesika Salgado. We get the inside scoop on her writing process for Tesoro, building self-confidence, and thriving after heartbreak. **Tesoro comes out November 1st. To order your pre-sale copy, head over to Not A Cult**

Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties
Episode 4: Don't You Know That You're Toxic?

Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 63:13


This episode covers what to do when your life is a f*cking soap opera, toxic relationships, and those times when what you know in your hearts doesn't match what's happening in the world. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review!  Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 50+ episodes, and other exclusive content. SUBMIT: www.justbreakuppod.com LIKE US: www.facebook.com/justbreakuppod FOLLOW US:  www.instagram.com/justbreakuppod www.twitter.com/justbreakuppod YESIKA SALGADO: www.instagram.com/yesikastarr AFFIRMATION POD: www.affirmationpod.com Original music and recording by Big Cats. Check out his podcast, The What If? Podcast: www.whatifpodcast.com

Author Interviews
Yesika Salgado discusses “Corazon” | Book Circle Online

Author Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 47:37


Lem Gonsalves talks with Yesika Salgado about her book, "Corazon." Corazón is a love story. It is about the constant hunger for love. It is about feeding that hunger with another person and finding that sometimes it isn't enough. Salgado creates a world in which the heart can live anywhere; her fat brown body, her parents home country, a lover, a toothbrush, a mango, or a song. It is a celebration of heartache, of how it can ruin us, but most importantly how we always survive it and return to ourselves whole. [...]

Book Circle Online: Books
Yesika Salgado discusses “Corazon” | Book Circle Online

Book Circle Online: Books

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 47:37


Lem Gonsalves talks with Yesika Salgado about her book, "Corazon." Corazón is a love story. It is about the constant hunger for love. It is about feeding that hunger with another person and finding that sometimes it isn't enough. Salgado creates a world in which the heart can live anywhere; her fat brown body, her parents home country, a lover, a toothbrush, a mango, or a song. It is a celebration of heartache, of how it can ruin us, but most importantly how we always survive it and return to ourselves whole. [...] The post Yesika Salgado discusses “Corazon” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

I Got You
Ep. 4- Passion Projects- A guide to Hustlin'

I Got You

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 37:10


Welcome to I Got You! The podcast where we give advice to our listeners and share whatever is on our weird ass minds while doing so. Trying out our first mini episode dedicated entirely to Passion Projects!!! Ever had a passion that you wanted to pursue, but something got in your way? This episode is for you! We got a sponsor!!!!!!!!!! Shout out to Sun and Soil Designs for believing in I Got You. We are so grateful. Check out Sun and Soil Designs on IG @SunAndSoilDesigns, and hit them up for all of your succulent arrangement needs!!! Check out the brilliant poet Yesika Salgado on IG @yesikastarr ! Chicano M(other) Work is a Chicana mother-scholar collective, and you can find them on IG, @chicanamotherwork. Check out the phenomenal Author and Poet, Alexandra Elle, on the twitters @_alexelle! Music/Beautiful sounds from this Episode: Lion Babe- Hit the Ceiling Rick Ross- Hustlin’ Drake- Nice for What Chancha Via Circuito- Jardines SkittLeZMusicTV- Shit Spanish Girls Say Video (blessing us with the Dímelo) Find us Social Media @igotyoupodcast. Send your questions to: -IG -FB -Twitter -Email- igotyoupodcast@gmail.com -Voicemail/Text- 216.223.8244 If you like what you hear, consider supporting us by donating them coins! Find us on Venmo @IGotYouPodcast!!!

AnzalduingIt
Episode 29: Yesika Salgado is a National Tésoro

AnzalduingIt

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 176:26


This week we host Yesika Salgado, THE fat, fly brown poet of Los Angeles. We talk about love, heartbreak, being a moody Cancer and what happens after you write a best seller. p.s. We also dive into her chart and she gets her own personalized chart reading from Angelica!

AnzalduingIt
Episode 29: Yesika Salgado is a National Tésoro

AnzalduingIt

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 176:26


This week we host Yesika Salgado, THE fat, fly brown poet of Los Angeles. We talk about love, heartbreak, being a moody Cancer and what happens after you write a best seller. p.s. We also dive into her chart and she gets her own personalized chart reading from Angelica!

LadyGang
Yesika Salgado

LadyGang

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 52:00


The Ladies get to know Yesika Salgado--an internet catfished-turned-poet--who talks about growing up Salvadoran and learning to be role model for body positivity, as well as her new book "Corazón" available now.

Café con Chisme
Café con Yesika Salgado

Café con Chisme

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 52:10


It's our season finale! On our last episode of 2017, el chisme está buenísmo with poet Yesika Salgado--we chat on everything from her beautiful new book Corazón to men being trash.

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Bitter Brown Femmes
Episode Six // Corazón Skipped A Beat (Featuring Yesika Salgado)

Bitter Brown Femmes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2017 81:55


Join us as we share space with the powerful YESIKA SALGADO. We talk men, heartbreak, food, LA, family, and how all of these coincide with Yesika's debut poetry book: "Corazón." Share the link to this episode and tag us on IG (@BitterBrownFemmes), Twitter (@BitterBFemmes), and Facebook (Queer Xicano Chisme) for a chance to win a signed copy of Yesika Salgado's "Corazón." **************************************************************** If you would like to support production of this podcast and receive bonus clips and other perks, please support Ruben on Patreon! More info at: patreon.com/QueerXicanoChisme **************************************************************** Follow "Bitter Brown Femmes" On Social Media at: Twitter.com/BitterBFemmes Instagram.com/BitterBrownFemmes Follow/Support Ruben on Social Media at: Facebook.com/QueerXicanoChisme Twitter.com/QueerXiChisme Instagram.com/QueerXicanoChisme Follow/Support Cassandra on Social Media at: Patreon.com/Xicanisma Facebook.com/XIcanisma Twitter.com/GringaTears Instagram.com/Xicanisma_

Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]
23: Capítulo 023: ¡Es un escándalo!

Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 49:09


In this Capitulo of Locatora Radio, we recount Yesika Salgado's book release party, making it into Remezcla, and the unending escándalo that is Harvey Weinstein and Hollywood rape culture!

Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]
Capitulo 22: Corazon a Corazon with Yesika Salgado

Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 51:52


Hot off the presses! Las Locatores sit down and discuss love, loss, and libros with the one and only Yesika Salgado, who has just published her first book with Not A Cult Media entitled "Corazón". Tune in to hear about Yesika's writing process and her upcoming book release party!